Physical Plant Supervisor 13

State of Michigan

$73K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Three years supervisory experience in skilled building trades.
  • Experience in building construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair.
  • One year of experience equivalent to a Building Trades Supervisor 11, Power Plant Supervisor 11, or Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 11.
  • Alternatives include six years of relevant hands-on experience with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance and construction operations at the correctional facility.
  • Act as sanitation expert and oversee waste management programs.
  • Coordinate emergency maintenance activities for the facility.
  • Monitor compliance with ACA standards for physical plant accreditation.
  • Document maintenance and operational activities for regulatory purposes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training for new hires.
  • Opportunity for professional development in a correctional setting.
  • Work in a structured and impactful environment within state service.
Full Job Description
Salary: $35.31 - $50.24 Hourly
Location : Adrian, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4729-26-0601-GS
Department: Corrections - Gus Harrison Correctional Facility
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
Supervise and direct the overall maintenance and construction operation, as well as act as the sanitation expert, alternate waste program manager and emergency maintenance coordinator at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility. This consists of approximately 120 acres of land and approximately 436,300 sq. ft. of building square footage. The facility houses approximately 1,100 inmates. Deal on a daily basis with employees, supervisors, department heads and the community. This position is also responsible for monitoring and providing documentation for all applicable ACA standards relating to the Physical Plant section to ensure reaccreditation every three years.
Required Education and Experience

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Three years of experience as a supervisor of two or more skilled building trades; i.e., building construction, alteration, maintenance, and/or repair, including one year equivalent to a Building Trades Supervisor 11.

OR

Two years of experience equivalent to a Power Plant Supervisor 11 or Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 11. OR One year of experience equivalent to a Physical Plant Supervisor 12.

OR

Six years of power plant operator or maintenance mechanic experience, including three years equivalent to a Power Plant Operator 10 or Maintenance Mechanic 10; six years of building trades experience, including three years equivalent to a Building Trades Crew Leader E10; or six years of skilled trades experience, including three years of crew leader experience equivalent to the 10 level in state service.

Additional Requirements and Information
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
  1. Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  3. Attach a cover letter.
  4. If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  5. Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
  6. You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
  7. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

This is a drug and alcohol test designated position.

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call NEOGOV applicant support at: 855-524-5627 or email [email protected]
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
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Accommodations
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